Spatial variability of enthalpy and illuminance in free-range broiler sheds

ABSTRACT Free-range broiler producers are concerned with the thermal environment and lighting of their facilities seek to improve these factors for increased welfare broilers. The objective this study was evaluate spatialization illuminance enthalpy in two free-range sheds, one masonry a clay tile roof other built wood straw roof. data on air temperature, relative humidity, were recorded between September October 2018 five non-consecutive weeks periods during day: morning (9 hours) afternoon (15 hours). collected at 42 points per shed, spaced 0.40 × 0.75 m. experimental design completely randomized 2 factorial scheme, considering sheds. Spatial dependence evaluated using geostatistics interpolation maps by kriging. presented strong or moderate spatial all observed variables periods. small edges lack management curtains resulted shed having higher values both Although it did not present ideal comfortable environment, more thermally efficient.